Action JE2000 Manual

Technical Information:
Number of people required for assembly: 2 to include a good handyman
Guide time for assembly: approx 10-12 hours for the full unit
The Gate Lodge needs 6 bags of instant mix concrete (post-Crete) or similar allowing 1/2 bag per
hole. (available from most hardware shops or builders merchants)
NOTE: USE THE DRILL BIT PROVIDED TO PRE-DRILL ALL THE SCREW HOLES TO AVOID SPLITTING THE
TIMBER. You may want to use a countersink drill bit to give the screw holes a superior finish
Your climbing frame can be stored outside until you are ready to assemble the unit, we recommend
storing it near the place you are looking to build it.
To allow trapped moisture to evaporate cut back the shrink wrap packaging but be careful not to
lose any parts. Slight cracks may appear in the wood at any time after delivery, this is due to the
natural working of the wood and is normal. If moisture is trapped under the plastic you will
sometimes find mould spots present, this will wipe away and have no long term effects.
NB: Cracking will not affect the tower's structural stability. Surfaces of the wood have been planed
but you may find small splinters around drill holes which can easily be sanded away.
Contents: Packs Required:
1) Construct the Tower JE2000/1 (uprights)
JE2000/2 (uprights)
JE2000/3 (Small floor x 2)
JE2000/4 (Great floor)
JE2005/2 (Great lower floor)
JE2000/5 (sides & window)
JE2000/6 (sides 1)
JE2000/7 (sides 2)
JE2000/8 (rungs/balustrades)
JE2000/9 (roof 1)
JE2000/10 (roof 2)
JE2008 (Balustrades)

2) Attach the Table & seats JE2009
3) Attach the Rock Wall JE2004
4) Attach the Swing beam JE2550
5) Attach the Slide JE2515
6) Attach the swing seats (Boxed separately)

Firstly dig the holes for the uprights:
Lay your platform base on the ground at the chosen position. Using a spirit level find the highest
corner, this will be your first hole. If the difference in height between one side of the platform and
the other is greater than 75mm you should level off the ground or consider moving your frame to a
more level place in the garden.
Take a 50mm slice of lawn and put it to one side for return later. Dig the first hole to 300mm deep
and about 300mm square. (a useful note is to place the removed soil on to a plastic sheet to
minimise clearing up afterwards) Move on to digging the next hole - use the tip below for getting the
holes level. Once you have dug the corner holes then dig the final hole for the front central upright
in the same way.
TIP: Digging all the holes to be level involves a simple trick using 2 equal balustrade pieces and a
spirit level. Stand one balustrade upright in your first (measured) hole and the second upright in
the next hole. Place your spirit level on top of these two pieces (if your level is not long enough
then please use a straight piece of wood rested on top of the balustrades and then put the level on
top of this). Adjust the depth of the second hole either by further digging or adding back some soil

until your spirit level reads correctly. Once this hole is complete do the same to the other holes in
turn. Always use the first hole as the reference point. When finished NO hole should be less than
300mm deep, if it is your ground is too steep and you need to level off the platform area. The
reason for this is that your slide needs to be on a platform 1.5m (or 1.2m with some models)above
the ground. If the height is more or less than this creates stress on the slide platform mount and in
severe cases can lead to fracture of the slide at this point. A failure that would not be covered by
warranty.
You may also find this video link helpful showing you how to prepare the holes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDqh-mwi0w8
Building the Tower:
Once you have completed digging the holes for the uprights you will now be ready to start
constructing the tower frame. This tower needs to be constructed on its side. Lay the uprights B, C
and E on the ground as shown in the diagrams.
Stand one of the large lower floors between uprights E & C, line up with the holes approx 350mm in
from the end. Make sure the platform faces away from the dug holes. One floor rafter has recessed
holes and should be bolted to upright E (use 130mm bolt, nut and washer). Before fixing, check the
upright is the right way round. The grooves in the upper end should face the inside. The nut and
washer should sit in the recessed hole on the floor rafter.

Now attach upright G, again ensuring when the tower is in the upright position, the grooves are
facing the inside. Use part 1,2 & 3 (100mm bolt , washer and nut) When fitting upright F , be aware
that it can only fit one way round. The groove must line up with the corner post. Now attach both
uprights A and upright B. Use part 1, 2 & 3 (100mm bolt, washer & nut).
The last big upright to fit is D. Ensure the upper groove faces the back corner upright G. Do not fully
tighten this bolt at this point as it will make the next few steps more difficult. Use part 4, 2 & 3
(130mm bolt, washer & nut).
The final upright is the smaller part H upright. This only attaches to the upper floor with the groove
facing upright C. Again do not tighten the bolt up fully at this point.
Locate parts K and L, these need to be inserted in the gap between the two floor rafters.
The tower can now be lifted in to place (please ensure at least 2 people are doing this bit).

Attaching the Lower Balustrades:

Pre-build the balustrades on the ground as squarely as possible rather than trying to build them on
the tower frames. To check the squareness measure the diagonal distance from top left to bottom
right. If not just swivel the frame until they are equal. You may find it easier to attach the outside left
and right rails first using the plan measurements. Cut 2 wooden blocks 37mm wide (40mm wide for
the upper rails) and use these as spacers for top and bottom. Pre drill all part C's. The top hole
should be 52mm in and the bottom hole 32mm in. Use the drill bit provided.
You should have all the lower balustrade panels made up at this point. The balustrades must be
parallel to the uprights and both will need to be vertically checked with the spirit level before fixing.
Starting with the longest panel S1 drill holes offset, as in picture below. Fix balustrade rails A on the
outside, to uprights B, C and E using the 60mm screws.
The panel opposite this should be fitted next (S2). It again fits to the outside of the tower. Drill the
offset holes and then fix to uprights D and G using the 60mm screws.
Next fit the panel to the rear of the frame (S2), from the inside, to uprights F & G. Use the 60mm
screws. Remember to check if the uprights are vertical.

Finally fit the front panel (S3) again from the Inside, to uprights B, A and A. Use the 60mm screws
again. Follow the drawing bottom right for guidance.
Building the Upper Balustrades:
It is best to build the balustrades on the floor keeping them as square as possible rather than trying
to build them on the tower itself, using parts M, N & O. To check the squareness measure the
diagonal distance from top left to bottom right. If not equal then just adjust until it is. You may find it
easier to attach the outside left and right rails first using the plan measurements.

Fix part S and T between the uprights as shown in the diagram.

Construct the final 2 balustrades panels using the dimensions in the picture on the previous page
(top). Fix the largest upper balustrade panel, S1 first using the 60mm screws as before. Make sure
you drill the pilot holes offset so as to avoid splitting the rails. This panel will fit on the outside of the
frame to uprights B, A, A and B. The balustrades must be parallel to the uprights and both will need
to be vertically checked with the spirit level before fixings. The measurement between uprights B
will also need to be checked. The uprights should be parallel top to bottom. Then fix the smaller
panel, S2 to uprights B & C again using the 60mm screws. this should also be fitted to the outside of
the frame. The ladder rails, part P now need fixing using 60mm screws, 4 per rail. Use the drawing
bottom right for dimensions. The top rail will not be fitted as this will restrict access when the ladder
is fitted.

Attachment of Panels & Windows:

Attaching the Ladder:

Attaching the Roof:

Climbing Wall Components:

Fixing the Climbing Wall:

Fixing the Picnic Table:

Attaching the Swing Beam:

Swing Beam Components:
Erecting the Swing Beam: